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Nicholas Piggott is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University. He has been affiliated with the university since joining in 1997. His academic roles include teaching, research, and extension activities focused on agricultural markets, demand analysis, and risk management.
Education: Piggott holds a Ph.D. (1997) and M.S. (1994) in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis, and a B.S. in Agricultural Economics (1992) from the same institution.
Research interests span demand analysis, agricultural biotechnology, applied econometrics, and risk management. His extension program emphasizes grain marketing strategies and risk mitigation for farmers. Notable research themes include the economic impacts of biotechnology adoption, food safety information on consumer behavior, and spatial market integration.
His publications reflect a focus on agricultural economics, biotechnology, and policy. Recent work addresses yield risk in crop insurance, GMO market basket costs, and mitigation strategies for wind-borne plant diseases. He has contributed to evaluations of agricultural promotion programs, such as the California Table Grape Commission.
Scientific recognition includes the 2024 AARES Distinguished Fellow award. Piggott advises graduate students in the Ph.D. program and co-teaches courses on commodity futures markets. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in food systems, agricultural policy, and market dynamics.
He maintains an active extension program through the NC State Grain Marketing team, providing resources for farmers on pricing strategies and risk management. His work bridges academic research and practical applications to enhance agricultural resilience and market efficiency.
